A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, a checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this, combined with …
Your certificate has an expiration date (currently March of the year your home was finished being built.) You must renew your certificate before March of the following year to maintain your certificate’s validity. If you fail to renew your certificate after the year of expiration, this can be a very costly mistake…
Important information regarding the FORTIFIED program ⚠️
If you’re familiar with our FORTIFIED program, you might know that your designation certificate is only valid for 5 years. What does this mean? It means after 5 years your certificate expires, and your homeowner’s insurance premium might skyrocket without notice. More importantly, this means your home may no longer be hurricane ready. So what …
Today we are bringing you the “Dear Abby” of Home Inspections. This report is the one thing standing between you and your next home. It is the single document that can terminate the sale or seal the deal.
Are you getting ready to sell your home? If so, what stage are you at? Have you had your home inspected yet? If you have, that’s great. Did you receive a long report of things that needed to be addressed? Have you ever had an inspection report kill your deal with a potential buyer? Regardless …
If you’re involved in real estate, then you have probably come across these two important terms: appraisal and inspection. While they may seem to be looking at the same areas of a property, they usually have different goals, explains John Haas of Haas Properties.
Hiring a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator is the most important step in getting your certificate. In a previous post, we talked about how to hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator. Today we’re going to outline how your evaluator will help you.
In a previous post we talked about changes that can put your for FORTIFIED™ Certificate at risk. But what if you have already made those changes?
You need to renew your FORTIFIED™ Certificate every 5 years and you will need to hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator to renew your certificate each time. You can choose a new evaluator every 5 years or you can stay with your previous evaluation company. Here are some things to consider when making this decision.
Re-designation is usually a simple process, however, many homeowners do not know that they can put their certificate at risk. Making changes to the exterior of your home without the proper documentation might be problematic. Whether it be a new roof or an addition don’t risk your FORTIFIED ™ Certificate; call Knockout Inspections today!